New programs to share files from computer to another device wirelessly
There are many ways to try when you need to transfer files stored on your computer to another device, whether it is a computer or a smartphone. If you are using Windows 10 or 11, you can rely on the Nearby Sharing feature to share files between two Windows devices, or use Bluetooth if it is supported on your device, although this method is somewhat impractical. You can even share files between all your devices using a USB flash drive connected to the router .
If it is necessary to download an external program, the programs are endless, perhaps the most popular of them is SHAREit , but today we are about to highlight a completely new group of programs designed specifically to facilitate the process of sharing files from a computer to another device via Wi-Fi, so let's get started directly.
Payload is the latest file sharing software for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is a free program that supports Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, as well as end-to-end encrypted transfers. You can use it to transfer files from one computer to another over the network. After running it, set a username, device name, icon, and even the color of the graphical interface so that it is easy to identify your different devices if you have more than one computer and want to connect them to each other using it.
After installing Payload on your current device, install and run the program on the second computer connected to the same router (which is the only condition for the program to work) so that its name appears in the main program window. Now all you have to do is drag and drop the files you want to transfer inside the Payload window or click on the buttons displayed in the upper right to add the files or folders you want to share, knowing that you can also copy and paste files inside the window.
After adding the files, select the computer you want to send the files or folders to and click "Send" to start the data sharing process. A message will appear on the other computer asking you to confirm receipt of the files. Click "Accept" to start the download. You can double-click on the file to open it. By default, downloaded files are saved to the user's "Downloads" folder. Unfortunately, there is no option to change that, at least not yet.
LANDrop allows you to easily transfer files between your computer and your smartphone, whether Android or iPhone, provided that the devices are connected to the same Internet network. The program is multi - platform and can also be used on Mac and Linux devices. The program is easy to use and does not have a graphical interface and does not even need to be installed on the computer as it is a portable program, but for your Android phone you will need to download the APK file and install the application manually.
To start using LANDrop, run the program on your computer and also run its application on your phone, then in the application click on Devices to search for devices on the network. If the computer is connected to the same network, its name will appear in the list. Click on it until a message appears on the computer stating that the LANDrop program needs permission to access the firewall, then click Allow access to connect successfully.
You can now exchange files from/to your phone and computer. For example, to transfer files from Android to computer, tap the plus sign (+) in the top bar of the app, select the photos or files you want to send, and tap Done. Then from the same app interface, tap Devices and choose the computer you want to send the files to. A confirmation message will then appear on the computer, tap Yes to confirm receipt of the file(s).
To do the opposite, double-click on the program icon from the Windows taskbar, then click on the Add button, add the files you want to send, and then click Send. The available devices will now appear, so select your phone from the list and click Send again. Finally, open the application, click on Receiving, and agree to receive the files from the computer.
My Folder Online is available for Windows, Linux and Mac and comes with a great idea to share files, and even entire folders from your device with your other devices in a hassle-free way. The program is completely free and as its name suggests, it makes any folder you choose from your device available online so that you can access and browse it directly from any other device through a dedicated link. The program has a simple graphical interface that was designed with ease of use in mind, and it does not require any kind of data registration.
All you have to do after running it is to specify the path of the folder you want to share in the "Folder path" field, then activate the "Online" option and the folder is now ready to browse its contents from anywhere. The program automatically creates a link that you can copy by clicking on "Copy Fast Link" and then distribute it to share the contents of this folder with your friends or the rest of your devices.
Opening this link (within any web browser) will take you to a program page where you can see the contents of the folder in an organized list, and you are free to download any file you choose. There is also an option to download the entire contents of the folder by clicking “Download zip.” You can even preview images and documents without downloading. If you only want to share a specific file from this folder, you can right-click on it and choose “Copy Link” and you will get a direct link to download that specific file.
In general, My Folder Online is considered one of the most powerful programs that we have tried recently, as it provides a very convenient way for users to freely share their files and folders immediately, all for free and without any hassle.
AirDash is a free program that provides a simple and convenient way to share files between your different devices. It is multi-platform and supports Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS operating systems. The program allows you to send any number of files regardless of size, and it encrypts files during the sharing process, in addition to, of course, its speed in completing the file exchange process between devices.
The program is very easy to use. All you have to do at first is install the program and run it on all the computers and smartphones you want to use to send and receive files. Then after opening AirDash, click on the "Pair New Device" option on one of the devices, then type the code that appears in front of you and also enter the code on the second device you want to pair and vice versa to pair the devices with each other.
Once done, all the paired devices will be displayed in the main AirDash window. Now to send files from one device to another, select the device you want to share files with and tap on “Select File” to add the file. Next, tap on the “Send” button to send the file. A File received notification will appear on the other device, tap on it to receive the file and download it instantly.
Elapp is a completely free program designed specifically to share files such as photos, videos, audio and documents with nearby devices with ease. Unlike other file sharing programs, this program focuses more on simplicity and ease of use, so that the process does not require more than the push of a button! In addition, the application relies on the principle of "geographically close sharing", meaning that it relies on the map to know the devices near each other to enable file sharing between them, so even if the devices are not connected to the same router, it will still be possible to share files with them.
All you need to do is install the program on your computer and also install the application through the Play Store or App Store depending on the type of phone, then set a name for the device and provided that the application is open, users near you will be able to see the files and share them with you. In return, you can also see who is near you and share files with them: photos, videos, songs and documents as the devices appear on the sharing radar in the program interface.
When you ask someone to share a file, they will first have to accept the file. When you do, the sharing process will start and usually ends quickly. The recipient will then be able to open their file without any problems. Overall, Elapp is one of the best programs I have tried for sharing files with nearby devices, and the idea of relying on the proximity of the devices instead of their connection to the same network is a great idea and makes things much easier.
It is a free program that works on various platforms such as Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone, allowing you to quickly transfer files between all your devices wirelessly. AirClap is designed to allow you to send and receive files without the need for cables, emails, or cloud storage services. The only requirement is that the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. To start transferring files between your devices using Airclap, download and install the application on all the devices you want to transfer files between, such as your computer and phone. Then open the application on both devices. This will automatically detect the devices that AirClap is running on and will display the detected devices on the “radar” in its interface.
Click or tap the name of the device in the radar you want to transfer files to and add files. The free version of Airclap lets you send up to 20 files with a maximum size of 100MB each at a time. On your computer, you can click and select the file, copy and paste it, or drag and drop it. On your phone, you can use the buttons to select the file you want to transfer to the other device. Files are transferred from one device to another quickly. You can monitor the file transfer process from the device receiving the sent files. Once the transfer is complete, it will display a log of all the files that were shared; click on the file to view it. On Windows, files are saved to the user’s “Downloads” folder by default. In short, Airclap offers a quick and easy way to transfer files between devices on the same network.
A new program from Google that works as a link to exchange files between Android phones and Windows devices wirelessly via the "Nearby Share" feature, which is part of the Android system starting from Android 6 and above. Quick Share for Windows is certainly completely free, but so far it is still in the experimental stage and is subject to continuous development. The program comes with a clean graphical interface based on the Material You design language and can be easily dealt with to quickly transfer photos, videos, documents, audio files and even folders between the phone and the computer, relying on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. The only condition is that the devices are connected to the same router.
A new program that allows you to share or transfer files between your devices wirelessly, whether it is a computer or another smartphone, LocalSend is multi-platform and supports Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS operating systems. The program has a simple interface and provides a quick way to transfer files over Wi-Fi. All you need to get started is to install it on all the devices you want to use to send and receive files, then make sure these devices are connected to the same local Internet network. Then you can send any type of file to your phone from the computer by dragging the file into the program window and pressing Send or from the phone to the computer via the list of sharing methods. LocalSend is completely free, fast and does not require complicated conditions to pair the devices with each other.